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Why Are There Microscopes In The Art Room?, Joyce Symoniak

Professional Learning Day

During this presentation we will explore how working cross curriculum enhances learning within the visual arts, science and mathematics. We will discuss how the visual arts curriculum can be created in order to bond with STEM courses for student success. Through exploration we will discuss how collaboration within these courses can be used to solidify cross curriculum understanding and learning.

Smarter, Faster Lesson Planning With Ai: Supporting Math Instruction Without Sacrificing Quality, Marti Shirley

Professional Learning Day

This session demonstrates how AI can streamline lesson planning for secondary mathematics without reducing instructional integrity or depth. Teachers will learn how to use AI tools to generate hooks, worked examples, misconceptions, guided practice sets, and exit tickets that are all aligned to specific mathematical standards. The focus is on using AI to save time, generate ideas, and support differentiation while maintaining teacher control over content accuracy and pedagogical intent. Teachers will learn how to use a predeveloped prompt to create and refine a complete lesson plan, and leave with a bank of effective lesson-planning prompts and editable mini-lesson templates.

You Can't Beat The Classics! Adding Scientific Rigor To Elephant Toothpaste And Baking Soda Volcanos, Dr. Zachary Conley

Professional Learning Day

Students love watching and filming chemical reactions. In this interactive lesson we will discuss how to turn classic demonstrations into NGSS aligned, inquiry driven student learning opportunities.

Vocabulary And Student Led Notes Initiative, Luke Cd Johnson, Janel Smith

Empowering Educators Conference

The presentation is aimed at improving the accessibility of important subject matter literacy to students of all ability levels. Its primary focus is on the acquisition of vocabulary and the implementation of classroom-friendly methods to improve retention of information, including content literacy. It secondarily shows a method to transfer the focus of students' note-taking skills, aiming to transfer to lecture-style notes.

Art. 78 Contempt Decision - Ruzas, John E. (2017-10-18)

Article 78 Contempt Decisions

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Taking It Easier On Women? Why Jurors’ Implicit Biases On Gender Must Be Addressed Through Jury Instructions To Reduce Negative Effects For Male Defendants, Addison C. Workman

Georgia Criminal Law Review

No abstract provided.

Courts’ Adjudications Of Addicts Still Reflect A Fundamental Lack Of Understanding On The Nature Of Addiction: Why The Fentanyl Crisis Should Force Courts To Reevaluate Their Current Policies On Forced Sobriety And Rehabilitation, Cole T. Chisholm

Georgia Criminal Law Review

No abstract provided.

(Re)Constructing The Abuse Provision: A Neglected Georgia Constitutional Pro-Vision May Be The Next Path For Challenging Mass Incarceration, Max Tinter

Georgia Criminal Law Review

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Telling Secrets: Ending Torture, William W. Berry Iii

Georgia Criminal Law Review

No abstract provided.

Disease Detectives: An Exploration Of Foodborne Epidemiology Activities, Dr. Zachary Conley

Professional Learning Day

An interactive workshop presenting lessons utilizing inquiry-based and problem-centered learning to introduce basic concepts of epidemiology. In particular participants will engage in group discussion and interactive elements to explore foodborne illnesses and the science used to track them. Our hope is to present lessons, which in addition to sharpening scientific skills will present unique career pathways to students.

Experiential Cooperative Learning Methods For Science And Math, Dr. Thomas Juliano

Professional Learning Day

Tired of students mindlessly copying each other's homework?  In this workshop, experience what it is like to "chunk up" concepts or problems for a unit, giving each student a unique voice and inherent motivation to share with others in the class. The presenter will draw from experience with a physics curriculum; however, this technique can be applied to other sciences, math, and most any other academic discipline. *Participants may bring a laptop to this session*

Shaping Ideas: Integrating Injection Molding Into Stem Learning, David Hernandez

Professional Learning Day

This workshop introduces educators to the role of injection molding machines in modern product development and manufacturing. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to design and create molds used for producing high-volume, uniform plastic parts with precise shapes and characteristics. Through this process, attendees will learn how injection molding supports rapid prototyping, mass production, and quality control in industry. Educators will leave with practical strategies for integrating real-world manufacturing processes into STEM learning environments.

Enhancing Science Accessibility And Engagement For Students With Visual Impairments: A Randomized Trial Of The Talking Labquest In Nigerian Schools, Sariat A. Adelakun Dr

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Students with Blindness in Nigeria are often erroneously perceived as incapable of engaging with science at the basic education level, contributing to their low enrolment in science-related careers. Although various techniques and materials have been proposed to support students with blindness in science, many lack empirical validation. This study investigated one such approach by examining the impact of the Talking LabQuest on the interest of Students with blindness in science subjects.

A randomized controlled trial was conducted in inclusive junior secondary schools in Nigeria, involving 20 classrooms over an 18-week period. Twelve classrooms were randomly assigned to the intervention group, …

Sensemaking In The High School Science Classroom, Matt Bulman

Professional Learning Day

When students investigate phenomena that spark curiosity, science learning transforms. This session highlights how to design lessons where students ask their own questions, construct models, and revise ideas through evidence-based reasoning. Participants will explore real high school examples of sensemaking in action and leave ready to shift instruction from “covering content” to fostering authentic scientific thinking. The session features classroom shifts and resources developed at St. Charles East High School. *Participants may consider bringing a favorite lab, activity, or assessment to this session.*

Archives And Children's Knowledge, Elliott Kuecker, Ashley Rockenbach

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

This article argues for the importance of collecting works created by children—not just about and not just for—in formal archival collections. Framed through the ideas of legitimate knowledge and epistemic injustice, this piece combines notions important to children’s rights activists and childhood studies scholars with the role archives can play in preserving children’s knowledge through child-created materials. The authors describe how researchers struggle to find work created by children within archives, impacting the ability to create child-centered research that centers children’s views of the world as prominently as adult views of the world. Some collections that do include child-created materials …

Programming Made Fun: Exploring Cutebot And Block Coding, Kavithaa Suresh Kumar

Professional Learning Day

Discover how to make coding come alive with Cutebot, a programmable robot designed for middle school learners! In this engaging session, participants will experience hands-on block coding using Microsoft MakeCode to bring Cutebot’s sensors, motors, and LEDs to life. Learn strategies to foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while integrating robotics into your STEM curriculum—all while making programming fun, accessible, and meaningful for every student.

Pick Me Please! Interactive Ways To Teach Natural Selection (Hs-Ls-4), Dr. Zachary Conley

Professional Learning Day

Participants will examine a combination of free simulations and practical activities useful for teaching natural selection standards. Ideally participants will leave with a small toolbox of lesson starting points for phenomenon or inquiry driven activities.

Enhancing Stem Learning Through Industrial Robotics, David Hernandez

Professional Learning Day

This workshop introduces educators to the role of industrial robotic arms in modern product development. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to explore how robotic arms automate repetitive tasks in assembly and packaging, improving precision and efficiency. Through guided demonstrations and collaborative problem-solving challenges, attendees will gain insight into programming, workflow optimization, and real-world manufacturing applications. Educators will explore practical strategies to integrate robotics into STEM curricula, connecting classroom learning to industry-relevant skills.

Lines In The Sky: American Air Defense Strategy 1950-1958, Jacob A. Battle

Bound Away: The Liberty Journal of History

In August 1949, the Soviet Union detonated its first atomic bomb, abruptly ending the American monopoly on nuclear weapons. While many in the Truman administration had believed that no other nation could construct the bomb, war planners were now faced with the possibility of an "atomic Pearl Harbor". In response, NSC-68 would be published, granting an unprecedented level of attention and investment to developing air defense measures. Throughout the following decade, new command structures coincided with rapid developments in radar, aircraft, and missile technology. Furthermore, the development of the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) integrated radar, interceptors, and Nike missile systems …

Presentations Of Cutaneous Disease In Various Skin Pigmentations: Keratosis Pilaris, Henry Lim, Reem Ayoub, Madelyn Richards, Marshall Hall, Christian Scheufele, Dustin Wilkes, Michael Carletti, Stephen E. Weis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common benign disorder involving hyperkeratosis of the skin. It is associated with other common dry skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis and ichthyosis vulgaris. Lesions are clinically characterized as symmetrically distributed, monomorphic, folliculocentric, hyperkeratotic papules with a variable degree of perifollicular erythema. The appearance can be likened to spikey bumps that are commonly located on the arms, legs, and buttocks. Awareness of KP is important as every primary care clinician will see patients with this disorder. Identification can support the diagnosis of other associated skin diseases. Education about KP and its treatment may alleviate psychological …

The Efficacy Of The Fitzpatrick Scale In Clinical Practice, Dana Olsen, Cecilia Nguyen, Marshall Hall, Michael Carletti, Stephen E. Weis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Many skin diseases can manifest differently depending on the pigment of one’s skin. The Fitzpatrick scale is a classification of phototypes (I-VI) that categorizes patients' skin based on its ability to tan and burn. Even though it is a simple questionnaire, the Fitzpatrick scale has numerous criticisms due to its dependence on patients’ self-perception, variability in how questions are asked, limited range, and the underestimation of the risk of skin cancers. Alternatives to the Fitzpatrick scale include the melanin index, pigment protection factor, a visual color scale, and using artificial intelligence along with existing or new scales. Having a more …

Event-Driven Packet Capture For Automated Latency Root Cause Analysis And Proactive Network Remediation, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to automated network diagnostics and remediation within large-scale cloud and virtualized network environments. Specifically, it describes a system and method for automatically differentiating between network-induced latency and application-server-induced latency without manual intervention. The system utilizes an event-driven workflow where an anomaly detection engine triggers a programmatic, flow-specific packet capture session on a network switch upon detecting performance symptoms. Captured data is automatically routed to an analysis server which executes scripts to measure and compare Network Round Trip Time (RTT) against Server Response Time. Based on this comparison, the system generates a definitive root cause verdict. Furthermore, …

Architectural Design Generation Using Graph-Based Constraint Optimization And Conditioned Generative Models, Arpit Goyal

Defensive Publications Series

Generative models for architectural design can have difficulty adhering to complex constraints, such as directional rules from specific cultural frameworks, which may result in layouts with functional or symbolic limitations. A computational framework can address this by integrating rule-based logic with generative models. The system can translate user requirements and geospatial data into an abstract graph where rooms are represented as nodes. A logic engine, which can utilize a component such as a graph neural network, can optimize the placement of these nodes according to predefined adjacency and directional rules. The resulting optimized spatial graph can be used to create …

Spectral And Coded Traceability Of Scrap Using Chemical Tags With Spectroscopic-Based Recognition, Gibson Greenlee, John Mccallum, Cameron Koentopp, Adwait Thakur

Defensive Publications Series

Recycling streams such as used beverage cans (UBC) often arrive as tightly packed bales from many different suppliers, and once those bales are broken apart the pieces mix together, making it difficult to trace contamination or quality problems back to their source. This creates uncertainty in meeting internal specifications and can lower recycled content in cast products. To make the material traceable after debaling, incoming bales are lightly tagged with supplier-specific chemical markers that are chosen to be visible to spectroscopic detection but unobtrusive to normal processing. Markers can be carried in a simple spray or roll‑on coating, applied at …

Battery State Estimation, Kang Kang, Yu Wang, Alex Pelosi, Emil Chen, Ishu Pradhan

Defensive Publications Series

Estimating a battery's state of charge (SoC) can become more difficult as a device, for example a mobile phone or vehicle, ages. This difficulty may be partly due to a potential circular dependency where SoC calculations may depend on the battery's state of health (SoH), and SoH estimation may in turn rely on an accurate SoC. A technique is described to address this challenge by decoupling these two estimations. A system can use a machine learning model to generate an independent SoH estimate based on operational data features, such as differential charge with respect to voltage. This SoH estimate can …

Reconfigurable Packaging System For Transformation Into Functional Objects, Lin Wei-Chi

Defensive Publications Series

Packaging for items, such as consumer electronics, is often designed for a single use, which can contribute to material waste after a product is unboxed. A reconfigurable packaging system can be transformed into one or more functional objects. The system may integrate engineered structural features, for example, pre-defined fold lines, perforated sections, and interlocking die-cut components, into the packaging substrate. Following these integrated guides, a user can physically manipulate and reassemble portions of the container into secondary items. Examples of such items can include a device support stand, a desktop organizer, or a three-dimensional figure. This approach can extend the …

Standards-Based Grading In Technical Theatre, Tetta M. Askeland

Essays in Education

This paper explores the implementation of standards-based grading in theatrical education as an alternative to traditional grading methods. The background section discusses the limitations and biases of conventional grading scales, highlighting issues such as the emphasis on point collection over knowledge acquisition and the problematic use of zeros. The paper then introduces standards-based grading, outlining its key features and benefits, including a focus on learning standards, clear feedback, and emphasis on mastery. A detailed explanation of how to integrate this approach into a theatrical classroom is provided, along with a grade translation system to align with traditional letter grades. The …

Students, Ai, And Scholarly Integrity: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Of Postgraduate Research Practices In Saudi Higher Education, Maryam Jamal Alharthi

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

Background: This qualitative study explores how Master’s students in educational psychology at a Saudi university negotiate artificial intelligence AI use in research and coursework. Methods: The study adopted a hermeneutic phenomenological design, drawing on semi-structured interviews with seven eligible students in Medina, and analysed them thematically. The interpretive lens was informed by the Technology Acceptance Model/Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (perceived usefulness, ease of use, social influence), Bourdieu’s cultural capital (1977), and a sociocultural perspective (e.g., Vygotsky, 1978) on institutional norms. Findings: Five interconnected themes captured student engagement with AI: (1) patterns of use and functional perceptions, …

Electric Motor With Upstream Flow Restrictors For Oil Flow Control

Defensive Publications Series

Optimum lubrication in various operating conditions is crucial for achieving high efficiency and reliable performance in electric powertrains. The current industry approach to control oil flow by standard jets at the end of the parallel flow paths often results in suboptimal oil flow to rotor, stator, and bearings. The proposed solution discloses flow restrictors placed upstream to control oil flow and velocity to stator, rotor, and bearings resulting in optimum lubrication.

Structured And Dynamic Prompting Interface For Generative Models, Gulmohar Khan, Ramprasad S

Defensive Publications Series

User interaction with generative models through linear text-based prompting can be inefficient for complex tasks, such as tasks involving iterative refinement or the reuse of prior work. The disclosed technology describes a structured and dynamic prompting interface that can transform a user input area into an interactive authoring environment. This may be accomplished through a suite of functionalities, for example, prompt nesting for combining reusable modules, parametric prompting for creating interactive variables, inline prompt refinement for suggesting structural improvements, and prompt auto-completion for guiding users toward more complete queries. These functionalities can operate individually or in concert to facilitate the …